College is right around the corner. Here are scholarships open to high school seniors who are off to college in the fall.

Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation Scholarships
Sponsor: Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation
Amount: Up to $1,000
Closing Date: November 2, 2026
Description: Scholarships are open to Alabama high school seniors. Applicant or applicant’s parents or grandparents must be a member of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association.

CBYX Scholarship
Sponsor: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Amount: Program Covers All Expenses
Closing Date: November 3, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens who are aged 15 to 18.5 on August 1 of the program departure year (one year study abroad program). Applicant must be a current high school student with a GPA of 2.5 or higher and have an interest in learning the German language (no German language study/knowledge is required to apply).

Chick-fil-A Community Scholars
Sponsor: Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Amount: Up to $25,000
Closing Date: November 3, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate or graduate students or students planning to enroll in undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the 2027-2028 academic year. Applicant must have shown demonstrated care through community-service in the twelve (12) months prior to application.

Good Tidings Community Service Scholarship
Sponsor: Good Tidings Foundation
Amount: $10,000.00
Closing Date: November 4, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors graduating in 2027 who are residents of one of the following California counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, Sacramento, San Benito, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, or Yolo. Applicant must have done something to serve the community.

Regeneron Science Talent Search
Sponsor: Society for Science and the Public
Amount: Up to $250,000
Closing Date: November 5, 2026
Description: Award is open to high school seniors living in the United States, and US citizens living abroad, who have completed independent STEM research projects.

Chet Advance Scholarship
Sponsor: Connecticut State Treasurer’s Office
Amount: Up to $20,000
Closing Date: November 6, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to kindergarten through high school seniors who attend school in Connecticut OR attend a parochial school outside of Connecticut and either the student or one of the student’s parents or guardian reside in Connecticut.

Jon Borowicz Scholarship
Sponsor: Vermont Philharmonic
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: November 7, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors who are Vermont residents and participate weekly in Vermont music programs for youth. Applicant must audition for the judges at the Barre Opera House on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at the assigned time.

Bryant X. Phelps Endowed Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: Up to $4,400
Closing Date: November 9, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to Black/African American students in the state of Texas who have at least a 2.7 GPA. Preference given to students attending Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College, Huston-Tillotson University, Prairie View A&M University, and Texas Tech University.

Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award
Sponsor: From the Top
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: November 9, 2026
Description: Award is open to classical instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers between the ages of 8 and 18 who have not yet entered college during the 2026-2027 academic year.

Cooke College Scholarship
Sponsor: Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Amount: Up to $55,000
Closing Date: November 11, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who plan to enroll in a four-year college in the fall of 2027. Applicant must have at least a 3.5 GPA and have demonstrated unmet financial need.

Most Valuable Student Competition
Sponsor: Elks National Foundation
Amount: Up to $50,000
Closing Date: November 12, 2026
Description: Competition is open to high school seniors who are citizens of the United States. Applicant must submit completed application and materials to the closest Elks Lodge. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.

South Dakota Farmers Union Scholarships
Sponsor: South Dakota Farmers Union
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: November 13, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors who will be freshman at a post-secondary institution of higher learning and those currently in their freshman year of school at the post-secondary level. Applicant must attend, or plan to attend, an in-state post-secondary college, university or technical school.

Youth Art Contest
Sponsor: Debbie’s Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer
Amount: UP to $200
Closing Date: November 13, 2026
Description: Contest is open to students 18 years of age or younger who are directly or indirectly affected by cancer. Applicant must submit an original piece of artwork or photo.

10 Words or Less Scholarship
Sponsor: StudentScholarship.org
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students between the ages of 17-25 who will be attending college or university in the Fall of 2027. Applicant must share in 10 words or less why they deserve the scholarship.

Concerto Competition
Sponsor: United States Marine Band
Amount: Up to $2,500
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Description: Competition is open to high school musicians (grades 9-12) enrolled during the 2026-2027 academic year. Performers of woodwind, brass, or percussion instructions may apply. Applicant must select one of the works listed on the application for their instrument and submit an audio recording of their performance accompanied by piano, band, or orchestra.

Empowering Women in Tech Essay Scholarship
Sponsor: Designli
Amount: $3,000.00
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to female high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students who are U.S. citizens. Applicant must submit an essay sharing their future goals and why they deserve the scholarship.

Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship
Sponsor: Odenza Marketing Group
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students between the ages of 16 and 25 who are citizens of the United States and have a GPA of at least 2.5. Applicant must submit an essay on a city of the applicant’s choice and an essay explaining why they believe they should win the scholarship.

Texas PTA Student Scholarships
Sponsor: Texas PTA
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors from a school in the state of Texas. Applicant must be a current member of the PTA at their enrolled campus.

Varsity Tutors College Scholarship Contest
Sponsor: Varsity Tutors
Amount: $200.00
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 16 years of age or older. Applicant must submit an essay on the following prompt: “Which academic skill—such as analysis, problem-solving, communication, or creativity—do you hope to develop further, and how will it support your future goals?”

TJX Scholarship Program
Sponsor: TJX | UNCF
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: November 16, 2026
Description: Scholarships is open to incoming and current undergraduates enrolled full-time for the 2026-2027 academic year at any US-located accredited HBCU.

Fields of Corn Photo Contest
Sponsor: National Corn Growers Association
Amount: Up to $500
Closing Date: November 17, 2026
Description: Contest is open to legal residents of the United States. Applicant must submit a photo that helps tell the story of farming field corn in America.

Flagship Scholarship
Sponsor: Point Foundation
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: November 19, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to LGBTQ students who are incoming or current undergraduate, graduate, & doctoral degrees at accredited colleges in the United States.

Innovation in Education Scholarship
Sponsor: LA Tutors
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: November 20, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in high school or college within the United States with at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must be a citizen of, permanent resident, or hold a valid student visa in the United States or Canada. Applicant must have designed an innovative project that makes a difference in the lives of others and submit an essay describing the goal of the particular project and provide supporting documentation.

Aaliyah Lee Scholarship
Sponsor: National Parent Volunteer Association
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: November 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to high school juniors and seniors, as well as undergraduate and graduate students. Applicant must have at least a 2.5 GPA and have a commitment to volunteering and making a difference in their communities.

Andrew Flusche Scholarship Contest
Sponsor: Andrew Flusche, PLC
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: November 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors who have been accepted into a college, university, or trade school and students who are currently enrolled in a college, university, or trade school. Applicant must create a public service advertisement video (PSA) about the following prompt: “What should motorists do while driving if they see a law enforcement vehicle that is stopped on the side of the road?”

CAPTRUST Scholarship
Sponsor: CAPTRUST
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: November 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who at least a 3.7 GPA. Applicant must submit short essay responses sharing information about personal goals, accomplishments, career goals, and community impact.

Driver Education Initiative Award
Sponsor: National Driving and Traffic School
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: November 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors, and college freshmen. Applicant must submit an essay on many given topics related to safe driving.

Education Matters Scholarship
Sponsor: Unigo
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: November 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students 14 years of age or older who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia and are currently enrolled (or will enroll in the future) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant will need to submit a short response to the following prompt: “What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn’t matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?”

Illinois State Credit Union Scholarship
Sponsor: Illinois State Credit Union
Amount: Up to $2,000
Closing Date: November 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students between the age of 18 and 25 who are residents of the state of Illinois in McLean, Logan, DeWitt, Livingston, Stephenson, Winnebago, or LaSalle County. Applicant must be a member of Illinois State Credit Union in good standing.

Safe Cycling Scholarship
Sponsor: Felix Gonzalez Law Firm
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: November 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students with at least a 3.0 GPA. There is a preference for students in Texas, but all eligible students are welcome to apply. Applicant must submit an essay on the following prompt: ” Discuss old and new laws, and education around the dangers of cycling, and if you think more could be done to ensure the safety of cyclists.”

Science Ambassador Scholarship
Sponsor: Cards Against Humanity
Amount: $20,000.00
Closing Date: December 14, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to women and non-binary students seeking an undergraduate degree in STEM. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or current undergraduate student. There is no citizenship requirement, but student must be or planning to attend a college in the U.S. Applicant must submit a three minute video explaining a topic in science they are passionate about.

Kids Chance of Michigan Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Kids Chance of Michigan
Amount: Up to $7,500
Closing Date: December 15, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who are residents of Michigan and have had a parent who sustained a catastrophic injury or fatality in a Michigan work related accident covered by workers’ compensation.

TAPCO Scholarships
Sponsor: TAPCO Credit Union (Washington)
Amount: $2,500.00
Closing Date: December 20, 2026
Description: Scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors who are TAPCO members.

Micklin Law Group Scholarship
Sponsor: The Micklin Law Group
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: December 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who will be attending college in the fall. Applicant must submit a personal essay sharing their greatest strength and weakness.

No Sweat Scholarship
Sponsor: Cirkled In
Amount: $2,500.00
Closing Date: December 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who are legal residents of the United States or the District of Columbia. Applicant must create a free Cirkled in account.

Tommy Tranchin Award
Sponsor: The Dallas Foundation
Amount: Up to $3,000
Closing Date: December 31, 2026
Description: Award is open to North Texas students in grades 8-12 who have a physical, emotional, or intellectual disability.

Fidelity Scholars Program
Sponsor: UNCF | Fidelity
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: January 28, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students ages 16 to 24 who are permanent residents of Florida, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, Texas, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Kentucky, Ohio, Colorado, or the District of Columbia. Applicant must plan to attend a four-year accredited, non-profit college or university as a first-time, incoming freshman in their permanent state or residence.

Kelsey’s Law Scholarship
Sponsor: Michigan Auto Law
Amount: Up to $2,000
Closing Date: March 1, 2027
Description: Scholarship is open to 11th and 12th grade students (class of 2027 and 2028) attending any public or private Michigan high schools and have a valid Michigan driver’s license. Applicant must submit a video, graphic, or Tweet that resonates with teens and influences their driving behavior (reduce distracted driving).

Paradigm Challenge
Sponsor: Project Paradigm
Amount: Up to $100,000
Closing Date: May 1, 2027
Description: Challenge is open to students aged 4 to 18 years of age worldwide. Applicants may work in a team or alone to use kindness, creativity, and collaboration to help solve real-life problems.

Food Dreams Scholarship
Sponsor: Food Dreams
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: Rolling
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who are/will be pursuing a degree in culinary arts. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA and be willing to commit to at least one year of employment in several Jean-Georges restaurant properties if selected for the scholarship.